The Inn on Officers' Garden

The October paired wine dinner was a great experience. Service as usual by Bobby and team was excellent, food by Lucas always inventive. Bobby brings a wealth of wine knowledge to these dinners. Tried a nice white wine from India, which was first for us. See you next year....

Great stay! Unique modern rooms and lovely dining area, food was excellent. Don, our waiter, was a great host for breakfast as well, we appreciate the extra food and help with the luggage! Rooms were fairly spacious just missing fridge/microwave and hotel didn’t have elevator so a bit tough on the elderly guests however staff was super helpful with luggage and helping out, we had a lovely stay!

I went there for a wedding and was disappointed with the poor service and lack of air conditioning. It was a very hot day and the air conditioning did not seem to be on or working properly. I actually fainted during the wedding reception from the heat. After going back to my room I tried to cool off but it was 25C despite 2 fans.I then went to reception to ask for a room change and my request was denied. Instead I was offered another fan on top of the 2 fans I already had. I told the employee that there were not enough outlets in the room for a third fan and I was told to speak to management in the morning. My partner had a stern talk with them after I tried to be nice and they moved us to another room. The other room was slightly cooler but there were no outlets to charge our devices. There are so many other hotels in the area to stay at instead of paying $250 to suffocate in this place. I will never return.

Sunday brunch was just ok. The good: the coffee, quiche, and ice cream. Disappointing: small selection, stale croissant with no butter or jam available, water pooling in the scrambled eggs, and (this one really surprised me) no fruit! I had to take the decorative berries off a few platters to get any fruit. Definitely not worth $35.

Brunch buffet March 23, 2024. Server Megan was great, she came by perfectly on time for the drinks. She explained the buffet very well. Buffet was great, tasty food and a large variety of items for main and dessert. Very relaxed atmosphere with the online reservation it was clear your reservation was for 1 1/2 hour which was plenty of time to eat and chat. We enjoyed the brunch very much and will be back.

Went for Sunday Brunch. Great service by Don once he noticed us. Good selection of food on service table. Great idea that hot food, included in price, (eggs & quesadilla) were not on the bar but came direct from the kitchen once ordered. Unfortunately eggs Benny were only luke warm and just a single. Able to order more though. Great price for seniors at $10 off of $35 Brunch price. Intrigued by dinner and bottle of wine offering for $95. Will return for sure. Disappointed that the "snake pit" had no mention of the PPCLI who used the Mess for decades.

I have never reviewed a hotel before, but I make frequent trips to Calgary and have seen the website and finally decided to try this unique boutique hotel. It is the best priced hotel in the southwest of Calgary. First off, the photos and website do not do it justice. The historical interest in nice but I just wanted a comfortable clean room. I got so much more. The room was very impressive in the design, decor and use of the space. Clean, modern and very comfy. Perfect for a couple or solo traveller. Also very quiet. The Pub restaurant and Flanders fine foods in the lobby were both excellent. Again, beautiful atmosphere in this place. This will be my regular stay when in Calgary.

Right from the start the whole experience was not great. We chose it because it was close to family we were visiting. Booked directly with the hotel but it was a difficult process. They don't answer their phones and don't return calls. Once there we were greeted by the rudest receptionist. Apparently she is also the event planner! After an unpleasant check in experience we hauled our bags up two flights of stairs (no elevator) to a tiny room. More like a walk-in closet. A small bathroom with shower and toilet. Sink is in the room. Tiny TV appears to be an after thought and is about the size of a small computer monitor mounted on the wall. Checked out the menu but with a steak dinner costing $105 each we decided to go elsewhere. All in all a really disappointing experience. Not likely to stay again.

I arrived at the Inn On Officer's Garden after a gruelling cross country road trip from Ottawa. My crossing was compounded with historical adverse weather conditions, resulting in multiple adjustments to my check in date. Despite this inconvenience, I was received in grand style, seamlessly checked in and found myself in my room which was exceptional in all regards. My standard room was tastefully appointed, with a very comfortable bed and a level of cleanliness that gave great confidence that guest health and safety is a top priority. The next morning I enjoyed a stroll around the Inn and was engrossed by the level of history on display throughout, be Royal, Military or local. The restoration of the building apparently took 2 years to complete. The Inn is "modernized old world charm" at its finest, with all the amenities discerning travellers or local stay-cationers expect in this day and age. Every meal I enjoyed at the Inn was top tier, so much so I conferred with the kitchen staff throughout my stay for their recommendations and pairings, which took me on a veritable culinary odyssey. I've stayed in many bespoke Inns over my lifetime across the globe, but despite their various beautiful locations, historical charm and inviting fare, the true test of a memorable stay lies in the Staff who have been assembled to serve the guests. This is where the Inn on Officer's Garden excels. The staff was totally on point. The Inn is currently firing on all cylinders. What was set to be a standard visit to Calgary became such an enjoyable stay that this is where I will now be found in Calgary whenever I visit, as my experience was that memorable. I will hold my local meetings here, so guests can visit me here to enjoy the old world charm, delicious fare and outstanding customer service. If you want a similar memorable experience be it as a traveller or hosting a distinguished event, the Staff of the Inn On Officers Garden will do you proud. I look forward to my next stay, though with reviews similar to what I've been reading here today, occupancy may become a real consideration as word gets out! Thank you to everyone at the Inn who made me feel like a distinguished VIP. Sincerely, James Dunsmore